Postcards from Floreana reveal island lore and travel tips
A Galapagos postcard from Anne to Ethel blends personal history with Floreana legends. The piece recalls Charles Darwin era echoes, whaler barrels at Post Office Bay, and the island’s famed soap opera history. It notes the Wittmer family mystery, island regulations, and tour options with prices and agencies.
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Floreana
Post Office Bay
Anne
Patrick Watkins
Watkins
Santa Maria
Charles Island
Guayaquil
Friedrich Ritter
Wittmers
Cologne
Ritter
Wittmer
Puerto Valasco Ibarra
Tax change could aid historic property owners
The Biltmore Estate faces inheritance taxes exceeding 25 million in the current system. A pending federal bill proposes an exemption for certain historic properties opened to the public, aiming to keep estates private and tax paying. The measure, led by Rep. Bateman and co sponsored by Rep. Taylor, would require eight hours daily access, six days a week, 32 weeks a year.
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Asheville
Biltmore
William Cecil
Pete Kirkham
Herb Bateman
Virginia
Bateman
Biltmore Co
Cecil
Congress
Taylor
Commemoration events mark World War II focus in NC
Tourism promoters in North Carolina schedule two major World War II observances. On Sept 2 in Wilmington the USS North Carolina Memorial hosts a VJ Day ceremony with music by the 2nd Marine Division Band and 82nd Airborne Chorus, a wreath-laying, and a $75,000 fireworks show narrated by David Brinkley. A Sept 21-23 World War II Symposium follows at McKimmon Center in Raleigh with keynote by Dr. Charles P. Roland.
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North Carolina
Japan
Wilmington
2Nd Marine Division
82Nd Airborne Chorus
David Brinkley
McKimmon Center
Raleigh
Charles P. Roland
University of Kentucky
Penny Whistle Traveling With Kids Book guides family trips
NEW YORK AP Airline etiquette is just one aspect of traveling with children. The Penny Whistle Traveling With Kids Book by Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar offers tips to keep youngsters entertained, rested, and engaged on any trip. It recommends planning activities matching children's interests, selecting kid friendly sites, packing games, snacks, and a camera diary, plus end of day surprises.
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New York
Fireside
Meredith Brokaw
Annie Gilbar
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Baltra
Charles Darwin Research Center
Abercrombie and Kent
Guyaquil
U.S
American
Saeta Airlines
Kensington Rd
Oak Brook
Ill
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Carolina Travel
Arts Extension Service
Division of Continuing Education
Goodell
University of Massachusetts
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Boulder
Colo
Mississippi Queen
St. Louis
Louisville
Sewgesewmewerees
Western Caribbean
Playa del Carmen
Cozumel
Mexico
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Crystal Coast Tours, Inc
New Bern
Wildwood
Atlantic City
Ashville, TN
Grand Ole Opry
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Kenny Rogers
Bill Cosby
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Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
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